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Originally Posted by Sunshine82
Thanks for the help!
I'll look into the Send to Kindle process. Looks quite helpful; thanks for sharing!
But it seems that my problem still persists because my issue is with getting data off my Kindle and onto my computer. I know how to backup my Clippings manually by copying and pasting them from within the data hierarchy of Kindle.
So a few questions remains: 1) is the copying and pasting process legitimate? Should I be doing it differently? If this process is fine, can I just manually copy and paste my entire ebook library from the Kindle to my computer?
2) More specifically, I'm still wondering if there is a way to backup my data that will preserve my reading progress within each ebook, so that my Kindle knows where to resume reading when I return to it.
3) Calibre seems fairly problem-free for me so far, but is there another program that you can suggest? I'd like to find a program that allows me to organize and manage my library of ebooks freely with great customizability within the program -- creating folders for certain genres, etc. I also have two other ebook apps, Bookshelf Library and Kindle. How do these compare? Is backing up with either of these easier or better?
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1) I do this too. I use Calibre tho. On Calibre, I just import the books I have on my Kindle to my Calibre library. Or you can manually add books to your library using other sources. Any way is fine. Calibre is gonna recognize/match books from your library to those on your Kindle.
2) Reading progress is also saved on cloud for books bought from Amazon and send-to-kindle documents. As for backing them up on Calibre, I don't think there's such a way. That's why I prefer using send-to-kindle because it makes everything so convenient.
3) Calibre is probably the best ebook management software you can use. Only downside for Kindle users is it can't really manage your Kindle the way you want it to. Like managing collections, etc. It's something I've learned to live with
I'm not familiar with Bookshelf Library. As for Kidle for PC. I don't really have a need for it since it can only manage books purchased directly from Amazon.
You can pretty much do anything on Calibre. You can even have multiple separate libraries if you want.
As for managing your Kindle device, you can do that on Amazon's website. Then go to 'Content and Devices.' From there, you can make collections, and put books in collections (as long as they're Amazon/send-to-kindle books), and they'll be automatically reflected on your Kindle if you have wifi on.
If you wanna stick to Kindle, then taking advantage of Amazon's cloud services will be your best option. You don't have to worry about reading progress, notes, etc.